In a surprise to some, the Inquirer reported the town, which is now Hispanic majority, gave candidate Trump greater majorities each time he ran, up to 61.4% in 2024.| Stu Bykofsky
On his last HBO show, Bill Maher speculated that the National Guards sent by Southern states were basically an occupation force, “a slow-moving coup.”| Stu Bykofsky
Markets "haven't fully taken on board" the fact that tariff revenues will fall in as businesses readjust to the new regime, Stiglitz told CNBC.| CNBC
The executive order directs the U.S. Secretary of Labor to review fiduciary guidance on private market investments in 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans that are governed by ERISA.| CNBC
Palantir surpassed Wall Street's estimates and lifted its full-year outlook.| CNBC
The issue at the heart of both abortion and pornography is the bad behavior of women, and no church council hierarch, bishop, or pastor wants to talk about that—lest they incur the wrath of the Susan's.| Chronicles
Trump said he would impose an additional 50% duty on U.S. imports from China on Wednesday, if Beijing does not withdraw the 34% tariff it imposed on U.S. products last week.| CNBC
Trump muffed his Ronald Reagan moment, to declare, “Mr. Putin — end this war!”| Stu Bykofsky
This history lesson only works if you believe that Putin has the same territorial designs as did Hitler.| Stu Bykofsky
President Donald Trump said he will impose a 50% tariff on copper imports and suggested more steep sector-specific duties are on the way.| CNBC
Venture capital firms have been waiting for big exits after an extended lull in IPOs. Figma's debut is returning billions.| CNBC
House Republicans advanced a multitrillion-dollar tax and spending package that could have sweeping impacts on household finances.| CNBC
The U.S. government's stake in Intel would help fund factories it's currently building in Ohio, according to the report.| CNBC
The CPI was projected to increase 0.2% in July and 2.8% for a year ago on headline, and 0.3% and 3% on core| CNBC
The producer price index was expected to show a 0.2% increase for July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.| CNBC
Trump in a social media post on Sunday declared that "the Homeless" in Washington, D.C., will "have to move out."| CNBC
Canada, Mexico and China responded to Trump's long-promised tariffs on imports, with Canada immediately retaliating. The EU also weighed in with its reaction.| CNBC
The "special relationship" could be tested when Donald Trump returns to the White House following his election win against Vice President Kamala Harris.| CNBC
Netanyahu has been convicted of nothing, other than having a bad public image.| Stu Bykofsky
Can teachers' unions thread the needle between countering widespread anti-union measures and broadening membership and public support?| Education Week
European Union leaders have said they are still working towards reaching a negotiated solution with the U.S.| CNBC
Nobody who has followed Elon Musk’s rampage through the world of business, social media, and politics would be surprised to learn that his approach to charitable giving has been a bit, well, ill-considered. Heedless. Self-serving. Disrespectful of the norms and the rules. Certainly infuriating. And Musk’s charitable impact? Only a bit more than negligible. Musk’s...| Alan Cantor Consulting
“I think today, it’s a term used primarily based on ignorance,” said Abe Foxman, the former director of the Anti-Defamation League.| Stu Bykofsky
President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful bill" raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000. Here's who will benefit.| CNBC
The announcement comes as the regulator is expected to be more friendly to crypto under President Donald Trump.| CNBC
The reductions in force sought by the Trump administration, which involve many federal agencies, are being opposed by unions representing federal workers.| CNBC
Musk forms new political party after split with Trump over president’s signature tax cuts law | Hartford Courant
Funding for migrant education, English-learner services, professional development, and after-school programming is at risk.| Education Week
Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations, has been fired from the company by CEO Elon Musk after declining car sales.| CNBC
Trump is directing several federal agencies to look into expanding school choice offerings—a push that continues from his first term.| Education Week
An executive order from the president marks an effort from the White House to influence what schools teach.| Education Week
The promised action comes as Republicans have increasingly focused on limiting transgender rights.| Education Week
The Trump administration abruptly terminated dozens of contracts financed by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education.| Education Week
Elon Musk on Thursday claimed that X's Community Notes needs a "fix" because the service can allegedly be "gamed."| CNBC
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter that ended in December.| CNBC
Gross domestic product was expected to rise at a 0.4% annualized pace in the first quarter, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.| CNBC
The U.S. stock market, which had suffered since President Trump unveiled his tariff plan, rose sharply after he announced a pause to allow negotiations.| CNBC
The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.| CNBC
The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line.| Education Week
Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.| CNBC
The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.| CNBC
The board's Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 98.3 for the month, down nearly 7% and below the Dow Jones forecast for 102.3.| CNBC
No one political party enjoys a monopoly on truth, good intentions, or rightness| Education Week
The Trump administration disbanded a board that advises agencies on school safety strategies. Members include parents of school shooting victims.| Education Week
30 December 2024 | PDF: https://issforum.org/to/jrt16-20 | Website: rjissf.org | Twitter: @HDiplo Editor: Diane Labrosse Commissioning Editor: Joshua Shifrinson Production Editor: Christopher Ball Pre…| H-Diplo|RJISSF
The Trump transition team plans to move forward with its own internal background checks on some, avoiding 'swampy' FBI.| National File
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Justin Trudeau's days as Canada's prime minister are numbered| torontosun
Listen to this article Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes are still in play for Vice President Kamala Harris after selecting Minnesota| Los Angeles Post-Examiner
We break down what the GOP's 2024 policy platform says about education.| Education Week
The comprehensive policy agenda proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education under a conservative president.| Education Week
The president's endorsement of Harris makes the vice president the most likely nominee for the Democrats.| Education Week
Listen to this article “Mr. President Biden! For the sake of Donald J. Trump and the MAGA Republican Party! Step| Los Angeles Post-Examiner